Music & Audio Advice Mixing and Mastering Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What does a high-pass filter do when applied to a track?

Accepted Answer

Removes low frequencies below the cutoff

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Removes high frequencies above the cutoff

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Boosts all frequencies equally

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Adds reverb to the signal

Question 2

What is the purpose of a de-esser in mixing?

Accepted Answer

To reduce harsh sibilant 's' and 't' sounds in vocals

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To add brightness to dull vocals

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To remove low-end rumble

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To widen the stereo image

Question 3

Which compressor parameter sets how quickly gain reduction is applied after the signal exceeds the threshold?

Accepted Answer

Attack

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Release

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Ratio

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Knee

Question 4

What is gain staging in a mix?

Accepted Answer

Managing signal levels at each stage to avoid noise and clipping

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Adding stages of reverb to vocals

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Splitting a track into multiple buses

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Automating volume rides on the master

Question 5

What does panning control in a stereo mix?

Accepted Answer

The left-right placement of a sound

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The loudness of a sound

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The frequency content of a sound

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The amount of reverb on a sound

Question 6

Why is it common to mix at moderate listening volumes?

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The ear's frequency response is flatter and fatigue is reduced

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Quiet volumes reveal more bass

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Loud volumes prevent ear fatigue

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It makes the mix sound louder when exported

Question 7

What is the typical purpose of a reference track during mixing?

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To compare tonal balance and loudness against a professional mix

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To copy the exact melody

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To set the project's tempo

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To replace your own recording